Ben Edney News Today

The Queen star Sylvia Syms has died at the age of 89, her family have confirmed.

Sylia Syms, star actress of popular shows such as “Dr. Who,” “EastEnders” and “The Queen,” has died at age 89 at Danville Hall in the UK.

British actor Sylvia Syms, best known for her roles in Ice Cold in Alex and Victim, passed away in London

Her children Beatie and Ben Edney confirmed that the actress, who shot to fame in the 1950s as she starred alongside the late Sir John Mills in the war film Ice Cold in Alex, passed away peacefully on January 27.

Sylvia Syms most recently starred in the BBC period drama Gentleman Jack as Mrs Rawson.

Actress Sylvia Syms, who starred in classic British films including “Ice Cold in Alex” and “Victim,” has died, her family said Friday. She was 89. Syms’ children said she “died peacefully” on Friday at Denville Hall, a London retirement home for actors and entertainers. “She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and…

Sylvia Syms most recently starred in the BBC period drama Gentleman Jack as Mrs Rawson.

Sylvia Syms most recently starred in the BBC period drama Gentleman Jack as Mrs Rawson.

She started as a Bafta-nominated starlet in the 1950s and became a well-loved character actress.

Her family paid tribute and said she "lived an amazing life"